Job Roles at The Competition Commission South Africa

Key Responsibilities:

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:

• Provide guidance to and supervise Analysts, Junior Analysts and Cadets (Graduates) in the Division with regards to research, advocacy projects and investigations.
• Identify research activities and priorities relevant to the development of competition policy.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct advocacy research and projects to support the Competition Commission’s objectives.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct analysis of regulatory and policy issues arising and make recommendations.
• Oversee, coordinate and conduct investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and supervise teams towards the resolution of competition cases through advocacy and/ or referral to other divisions.
• Assist in identifying training and development needs of staff members.
• Act as a representative of the Commission within the framework of the Competition Act when communicating with business, consumers, employer/ employee representatives and other government agencies.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the Competition Commission’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and the Division’s Business Plan.
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the Division through compliance of protocols, procedures and systems, including knowledge management.

Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:

• A completed LLB or Honours Degree in Economics or Social Sciences.
• Minimum 6 years of related working experience including at least 2 years track record of independently leading complex projects or investigations within multi-disciplinary teams within a competition authority or a regulatory body or a specialist economic research environment.
• Proven experience in the supervision and mentorship of junior staff members.
• Proven ability to critically evaluate legislative frameworks and policy documents and make strategic recommendations.
• Experience in information gathering and analysis, both on a tactical and strategic level.
• Strong skills and demonstrable experience in economic research and analysis.
• Project management experience.
• Ability to undertake complex investigations independently and within multidisciplinary teams.
• Knowledge and understanding of the purpose and objectives of the Competition Act, the Competition Commission and the South African economy is highly recommended.

Other considerations

• A Master’s degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences will be an added advantage.
• An added advantage will be given to candidates who have managed professionals in structured roles, within analytical or research environments.

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Key Accountabilities: 

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include:

• Strategy Development
• Strategic Stakeholder Engagement
• Policy Development, Policy Advocacy and Policy Analysis
• Monitoring and Evaluation
• People and Operational Management
• Legislative and Regulatory Impact Assessment
• Public Sector and Private Sector Interface
• Implement Screening Strategy

Requirements

• A minimum of a relevant Master’s Degree in Economics, Law or equivalent.
• Preference will be given to candidates with executive leadership training and experience in competition law, economic policy, or stakeholder relations.
• A minimum of 10 years related working experience with 6 years' experience working at executive management level.
• Demonstrated experience in contributing to the formulation and development of public policy (e.g., white papers, policy submissions, legislative inputs).
• Track record in stakeholder engagement and in managing complex multi-stakeholder projects (e.g., cross-sector initiatives, inter-agency collaborations).
• Demonstrated experience in engaging and negotiating at an executive level with public and private sector stakeholders.
• Extensive experience in leading high-level strategic stakeholder engagements with policymakers, regulatory authorities, business leaders, and international organisations.
• Experience in leading or overseeing screening or case classification processes in a regulatory or enforcement environment will be a strong advantage.

Other considerations and added advantage:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise will be further considered to balance against other requirements.
• International and Multilateral Experience – experience representing institutions in global policy discussions (e.g. AU, SADC, OECD)
• Extensive experience in implementing transformation projects – the role requires a candidate who has designed and implemented policies driving market transformation, particularly projects promoting the entry and growth of SMMEs in markets and supporting growth and participation of firms owned by HDPs. 

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Key Responsibilities

The main responsibilities of the incumbent will, inter alia, include: 

• Assist in conducting investigations regarding possible contraventions of the Act and relevant advocacy activities.
• Assist in conducting research and policy analysis of the regulatory landscape and make recommendations.
• Assist in conducting advocacy research and investigations to support the Competition Commission’s objectives.
• Act as a representative of the Commission within the framework of the Competition Act when communicating with business, consumers, employer/ employee representatives and other government agencies.
• Contribute to the implementation of the Competition Commission’s Strategic Plan, Annual Performance Plan and the Division’s Business Plan.
• Contribute to the efficient administration of the Division through compliance of protocols, procedures and systems, including knowledge management.

Requirements

We are looking for a dynamic, hardworking and a committed individual who meets the following requirements:

• A completed LLB or Honours Degree in Economics or Social Sciences.
• A Masters Degree in Economics, Law or Social Sciences added advantage
• At least 3 - 4 years’ experience in a competition, public policy or legislative environment.
• Ability to conduct research and undertake complex investigations within multidisciplinary teams.
• Experience in information gathering and analysis.

 Other considerations:

• Practical work exposure to area of expertise, such as sector regulation or competition law or economics, will be an added advantage.